Coral beach of Carraroe

Near departure

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July 12th 2012
Just five days until a life-long dream comes true for me. It's not often many of us can say that, and while touching down on the Dublin airstrip may be ordinary for some, I'm going to cherish that moment I see the Emerald Isle rise to greet me. Thanks to St.Thomas University in Fredericton, my great Irish Studies profs there, and the ICUF (Ireland Canada University Foundation), I re ... read more

Europe » Ireland

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Celtic tribes arrived on the island between 600-150 B.C. Invasions by Norsemen that began in the late 8th century were finally ended when King Brian BORU defeated the Danes in 1014. English invasions began in the 12th century and set off more than se... ... read more